Mary

The Mother of God

Mary

The Mother of God

What woman has appeared on the cover of

Time magazine more than

other?

What woman has appeared on the cover of

Time magazine more than

other?

Mary has been celebrated in the

rituals of the Church in prayer,

music, song, procession,

devotions, and special Masses

worldwide since the Church

began.

Mary has been celebrated in the

rituals of the Church in prayer,

music, song, procession,

devotions, and special Masses

worldwide since the Church

began.

Mary’s NameMary’s Name- Derived from Hebrew word

meaning myrrh and from the

word for “bearer of light”

- St. Jerome called her Sella Maris

– meaning “drop from the sea”

(Mary, star of the Sea)

- Mary with Marah – the place of

bitter water in the Exodus Story,

her name would mean stubborn

or even rebellious

- Derived from Hebrew word

meaning myrrh and from the

word for “bearer of light”

- St. Jerome called her Sella Maris

– meaning “drop from the sea”

(Mary, star of the Sea)

- Mary with Marah – the place of

bitter water in the Exodus Story,

her name would mean stubborn

or even rebellious

Why do we Honor Mary?Why do we Honor Mary?

- She is the Mother of Jesus

- She is the best and first

disciple

- She is the Mother of Jesus

- She is the best and first

disciple

Who Is Mary?

Mary from the

Old Testament

Who Is Mary?

Mary from the

Old Testament

in the prophets her role

was

foreshadowed

Isaiah, Micah,

Jeremiah

in the prophets her role

was

foreshadowed

Isaiah, Micah,

Jeremiah

In New TestamentIn New Testament

Davidic Ancestry

Parents Joachim (belonged

to the royal house of

David)

Anna – descendent of the

priestly family of Aaron

–Jesus: royal and

priestly

Davidic Ancestry

Parents Joachim (belonged

to the royal house of

David)

Anna – descendent of the

priestly family of Aaron

–Jesus: royal and

priestly

What About Young Jewish Girls?

What About Young Jewish Girls?

Jewish maidens considered for

marriage at age 12 ½

Betrothed – meant belonged to the

bridgegroom for about one year;

before they lived together

Jewish maidens considered for

marriage at age 12 ½

Betrothed – meant belonged to the

bridgegroom for about one year;

before they lived together

Mary and GabrielMary and Gabriel

Luke1: 28 – 31

Hail Mary, favored one!

The Lord is with you…

Mary and Elizabeth

Luke 1: 42

Blessed are you among women

Blessed is the fruit of your womb

Luke1: 28 – 31

Hail Mary, favored one!

The Lord is with you…

Mary and Elizabeth

Luke 1: 42

Blessed are you among women

Blessed is the fruit of your womb

Visit to ElizabethVisit to Elizabeth

– begins her greeting with the words

with which the angel had finished his

salutation – both spoke in the same

Holy Spirit – words to Hail Mary

– first to call Mary, Mother of God

– Mary remained there for 3 months-

until the birth of John the Baptist

– begins her greeting with the words

with which the angel had finished his

salutation – both spoke in the same

Holy Spirit – words to Hail Mary

– first to call Mary, Mother of God

– Mary remained there for 3 months-

until the birth of John the Baptist

Mary and JosephMary and Joseph

– Mary’s pregnancy

would not astonish

anyone but Joseph –

his desire was to

divorce her quietly

– in a dream – Joseph

did as the angel

commanded and took

Mary into his home

– Mary’s pregnancy

would not astonish

anyone but Joseph –

his desire was to

divorce her quietly

– in a dream – Joseph

did as the angel

commanded and took

Mary into his home

Mary in the Life of JesusMary in the Life of Jesus

His BirthHis Birth

Mary and Joseph

finding Jesus in the temple

Mary and Joseph

finding Jesus in the temple

Mary with Jesus at Cana

Mary with Jesus at Cana

Mary with

Jesus at the

wedding

feast of Cana

Mary with

Jesus at the

wedding

feast of Cana

Mary at the foot of the CrossMary at the foot of the Cross

Mary and Apostles at Pentecost

Mary and Apostles at Pentecost

Woman, Behold Your SonBehold Your Mother

Woman, Behold Your SonBehold Your Mother

Mary and St. John

John’s Gospel written for the

Ephesians

Tradition teaches us that Mary

accompanied him n his journey

to Asia Minor - Ephesus

Mary and St. John

John’s Gospel written for the

Ephesians

Tradition teaches us that Mary

accompanied him n his journey

to Asia Minor - Ephesus

Mary’s WorkMary’s Work

Found in Luke 1: 46-55

My soul proclaims

the greatness of God

The Magnificat

Found in Luke 1: 46-55

My soul proclaims

the greatness of God

The Magnificat

Mary’s Life After JesusMary’s Life After Jesus

On Bulbul Dag (Nightingale mountain) there is

the House of the Virgin where it's believed

that she passed the last years of her life and

died. Virgin Mary came to Ephesus (present

day Turkey) together with St. John and

taken up to Panaghia Kapulu mountain to

survive the Roman persecutions. The House

was destroyed by many earthquakes and

not discovered until 1951 –

On Bulbul Dag (Nightingale mountain) there is

the House of the Virgin where it's believed

that she passed the last years of her life and

died. Virgin Mary came to Ephesus (present

day Turkey) together with St. John and

taken up to Panaghia Kapulu mountain to

survive the Roman persecutions. The House

was destroyed by many earthquakes and

not discovered until 1951 –

Mary’s DeathMary’s Death

The Dormition Church, situated on

Mount Zion outside the walls of the Old

City of Jerusalem, facing the Zion Gate,

was built between 1906 and 1910, after

Sultan Hamid gave this plot of land to

Kaiser Wilhelm II as a gift.

According to Christian beliefs, this is

the place where Mary, the mother of

Jesus "fell asleep" here, hence the full

name of the Church: Dormitio Beatae

Mariae Virginis. Dormition is derived

from the Latin for "sleep".

The Dormition Church, situated on

Mount Zion outside the walls of the Old

City of Jerusalem, facing the Zion Gate,

was built between 1906 and 1910, after

Sultan Hamid gave this plot of land to

Kaiser Wilhelm II as a gift.

According to Christian beliefs, this is

the place where Mary, the mother of

Jesus "fell asleep" here, hence the full

name of the Church: Dormitio Beatae

Mariae Virginis. Dormition is derived

from the Latin for "sleep".

The Assumption of MaryThe Assumption of Mary

According to Catholic doctrine and the

traditions of the Catholic Church,

the Blessed Virgin Mary "having

completed the course of her earthly

life, was assumed body and soul

into heavenly glory.“ This means

that Mary was transported into

Heaven with her body and soul

united. This doctrine was

dogmatically and infallibly defined

by Pope Pius XII on 1 November 1950

According to Catholic doctrine and the

traditions of the Catholic Church,

the Blessed Virgin Mary "having

completed the course of her earthly

life, was assumed body and soul

into heavenly glory.“ This means

that Mary was transported into

Heaven with her body and soul

united. This doctrine was

dogmatically and infallibly defined

by Pope Pius XII on 1 November 1950

Carl JungWhat does THAT Mean?

Carl JungWhat does THAT Mean?

God’s great affirmation of

all that was

created and human

God’s great affirmation of

all that was

created and human

Mary as Model of the ChurchMary as Model of the Church

In the Book of Revelation we are

reminded that just as the woman

endured suffering,

so too the Church endured

suffering and persecution but

ultimately God prevailed.

In the Book of Revelation we are

reminded that just as the woman

endured suffering,

so too the Church endured

suffering and persecution but

ultimately God prevailed.

Mary Didn’t Always Understand

Mary Didn’t Always Understand

Sometimes she just went where

she was needed and let

everything else work its way out.

Where is God calling you to

minister now? Just go.

Sometimes she just went where

she was needed and let

everything else work its way out.

Where is God calling you to

minister now? Just go.

Mary as TheotokosMary as Theotokos

bearer of God –

in a special and unique way

Mary brought forth God into the world.

In what ways are we called to

bring God into the world?

How do we bear God to the world?

Through prayer and then through action,

continue to give birth to God in the world

that is filled with much brokenness.

bearer of God –

in a special and unique way

Mary brought forth God into the world.

In what ways are we called to

bring God into the world?

How do we bear God to the world?

Through prayer and then through action,

continue to give birth to God in the world

that is filled with much brokenness.

Maritiali Cultis - Paul 6Maritiali Cultis - Paul 6

Mary the First and

most perfect disciple

We honor Mary because she was

the first to say “yes”.

What is God asking

me to say “yes” to?

Mary the First and

most perfect disciple

We honor Mary because she was

the first to say “yes”.

What is God asking

me to say “yes” to?

Paul 6 – Star of EvangelizationPaul 6 – Star of Evangelization

Mary who throughout the

history and tradition of our

Church has called people

each in their own given

circumstance to follow her

example of a life that

magnifies and gives glory

to God.

Mary who throughout the

history and tradition of our

Church has called people

each in their own given

circumstance to follow her

example of a life that

magnifies and gives glory

to God.

Immaculate ConceptionImmaculate Conception

Ancient tradition has Mary’s parents as

Joachim and Anne

Mary conceived in the natural way

but born without sin

Defined by Pius IX in 1854 – God’s grace was

given to her “in such a wonderful manner

that she would always be free

from every stain of sin

Patronness of the United States

under this title

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

in Washington, DC

Ancient tradition has Mary’s parents as

Joachim and Anne

Mary conceived in the natural way

but born without sin

Defined by Pius IX in 1854 – God’s grace was

given to her “in such a wonderful manner

that she would always be free

from every stain of sin

Patronness of the United States

under this title

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

in Washington, DC

The Birth of Mary – Sept 8The Birth of Mary – Sept 8

We do not know the date of Mary’s birth but

since the 7th century we have celebrated

on this day.

The date of the feast was determined by

counting back 9 months from the date of

her conception

Along with the births of John the Baptism,

this is the day we celebrate

the dawning of salvation in the world

We do not know the date of Mary’s birth but

since the 7th century we have celebrated

on this day.

The date of the feast was determined by

counting back 9 months from the date of

her conception

Along with the births of John the Baptism,

this is the day we celebrate

the dawning of salvation in the world

Presentation of Mary in the Temple – November 21

Presentation of Mary in the Temple – November 21

No biblical record of this. Mary, like

all Jewish children, would have

been presented in the temple 40

days after her birth.

Mary, as a Jewish mother was

required to go to the temple for

ritual purification. Presented the

sacrifice of the poor – 2 pigeons or

turtledoves.

No biblical record of this. Mary, like

all Jewish children, would have

been presented in the temple 40

days after her birth.

Mary, as a Jewish mother was

required to go to the temple for

ritual purification. Presented the

sacrifice of the poor – 2 pigeons or

turtledoves.

The Annunication – March 25The Annunication – March 25

Celebrates the conception of Jesus by the

Virgin Mary, accomplished by the Holy

Spirit. (Luke 1: 26-38). Mary is deeply

disturbed by the angel’s message and

she is fearful. Yet she places her trust in

God saying “I am the handmaid of the

Lord. May it be done to me according to

your word.”

Occurs exactly 9 months before the

celebration of his birth.

Celebrates the conception of Jesus by the

Virgin Mary, accomplished by the Holy

Spirit. (Luke 1: 26-38). Mary is deeply

disturbed by the angel’s message and

she is fearful. Yet she places her trust in

God saying “I am the handmaid of the

Lord. May it be done to me according to

your word.”

Occurs exactly 9 months before the

celebration of his birth.

The Visitation - May 31The Visitation - May 31story of Mary going to visit her cousin

Elizabeth who is also with child. She is to

become the mother of John the Baptist.

Elizabeth greets Mary with the words that

are part of the Hail Mary “Blessed are you

among women, and blessed is the fruit of

your womb.” (Luke 1: 42). In response,

Mary offers a prayer which today is

known as the “Magnificat” which in Latin,

is the first words of the prayer

“My soul magnifies the Lord.”

story of Mary going to visit her cousin

Elizabeth who is also with child. She is to

become the mother of John the Baptist.

Elizabeth greets Mary with the words that

are part of the Hail Mary “Blessed are you

among women, and blessed is the fruit of

your womb.” (Luke 1: 42). In response,

Mary offers a prayer which today is

known as the “Magnificat” which in Latin,

is the first words of the prayer

“My soul magnifies the Lord.”

The Birth of Jesus December 25

The Birth of Jesus December 25

Christmas is a celebration of the

birth of Jesus and also a

reflection on Mary’s part in

giving him life and upon her

vital link to the whole mystery

of Incarnation.

Christmas is a celebration of the

birth of Jesus and also a

reflection on Mary’s part in

giving him life and upon her

vital link to the whole mystery

of Incarnation.

Mary, Mother of GodJanuary 1

Mary, Mother of GodJanuary 1

One of the oldest and most important feasts

about Mary. The title “Mother of God”

was given to Mary in 431 at the Council of

Ephesus. Significant in that the early

Church saw Mary only as the mother of

the human part of Jesus. This feast

celebrates that Mary is the Mother of not

only Jesus’ humanity but also his

divinity.

One of the oldest and most important feasts

about Mary. The title “Mother of God”

was given to Mary in 431 at the Council of

Ephesus. Significant in that the early

Church saw Mary only as the mother of

the human part of Jesus. This feast

celebrates that Mary is the Mother of not

only Jesus’ humanity but also his

divinity.

Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

February 3

Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

February 3

Simeon spoke to Mary “You yourself shall be

pierced with a sword so that the thoughts of

many hearts may be laid bare.” (Luke 2: 35)

Pope John Paul II – his mother will be

mysterious and sorrowful.

Simeon spoke to Mary “You yourself shall be

pierced with a sword so that the thoughts of

many hearts may be laid bare.” (Luke 2: 35)

Pope John Paul II – his mother will be

mysterious and sorrowful.

Assumption – August 15Assumption – August 15

Since the 7th century, the Church has

celebrated Mary’s death and being

taken into heaven as “the

Assumption.” In 1950, Pope Pius XII

defined as dogma that Mary was

assumed into heaven “body and

soul”. She shared in the fullness of

Jesus’ redemption from the moment

of her conception to the completion

of her earthly pilgrimage.

Since the 7th century, the Church has

celebrated Mary’s death and being

taken into heaven as “the

Assumption.” In 1950, Pope Pius XII

defined as dogma that Mary was

assumed into heaven “body and

soul”. She shared in the fullness of

Jesus’ redemption from the moment

of her conception to the completion

of her earthly pilgrimage.

Special Months of MarySpecial Months of Mary

May – in the celebration

of Mother’s day

October – celebration of

the Feast of the Holy

Rosary on October 7

May – in the celebration

of Mother’s day

October – celebration of

the Feast of the Holy

Rosary on October 7

What about those apparitions?

Lourdes: Healing Water

Fatima: World Peace

Guadalupe – Patroness of the

Americas

What about those apparitions?

Lourdes: Healing Water

Fatima: World Peace

Guadalupe – Patroness of the

Americas

InfallibleInfallible

Many non-Catholics, and even some

Catholics, wrongly believe that the

doctrine teaches that the Pope is infallible

in everything he says. In reality, the use

of papal infallibility is quite rare.

Nearly all Catholic theologians agree that

both Pope Pius IX's 1854 definition of the

dogma of the Immaculate Conception of

Mary, and Pope Pius XII's 1950 definition

of the dogma of the Assumption of Mary

are instances of papal infallibility.

Many non-Catholics, and even some

Catholics, wrongly believe that the

doctrine teaches that the Pope is infallible

in everything he says. In reality, the use

of papal infallibility is quite rare.

Nearly all Catholic theologians agree that

both Pope Pius IX's 1854 definition of the

dogma of the Immaculate Conception of

Mary, and Pope Pius XII's 1950 definition

of the dogma of the Assumption of Mary

are instances of papal infallibility.

Titles of MaryTitles of Mary

Mary bears more titles than could be collected here.

Some titles refer to her personifications, such as:

Immaculate Virgin, Most Holy Virgin, Blessed

Virgin, Ever-Virgin; Madonna, Holy Mother, Mother

Mary, Divine Mother, Cosmic Mother, Mother of

God, God-Bearer, Theotokos; Bride of Christ,

Bride of God, Bride of the Church; Our Lady,

Queen of Heaven, Queen of Peace; Black

Madonna, and Black Virgin. Other titles refer to

Mary's attributes, such as: Mediatrix, Co-

Redemptrix, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of the

Helping Hand, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Our

Lady of Good Counsel, Our Lady of Mercy, and

Lady of Valor.

Mary bears more titles than could be collected here.

Some titles refer to her personifications, such as:

Immaculate Virgin, Most Holy Virgin, Blessed

Virgin, Ever-Virgin; Madonna, Holy Mother, Mother

Mary, Divine Mother, Cosmic Mother, Mother of

God, God-Bearer, Theotokos; Bride of Christ,

Bride of God, Bride of the Church; Our Lady,

Queen of Heaven, Queen of Peace; Black

Madonna, and Black Virgin. Other titles refer to

Mary's attributes, such as: Mediatrix, Co-

Redemptrix, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of the

Helping Hand, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Our

Lady of Good Counsel, Our Lady of Mercy, and

Lady of Valor.

Holy Mary, Mother of GodImmaculate Conception, Immaculada Concepcion, Notre Dame Cathedral of

Parish; Nuestra Senor de Lujan, Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, Nuestra

Senora de la Providencia, Nuestra Senora de Cormato, Our Lady; Gate of

Heaven; Our Lady; Help of Christians; Our Lady; Mother of the Church;

Our Lady; Queen of All Saints; Our Lady; Queen of the Apostles; Our Lady

in America; Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace; Our Lady of Africa; Our Lady

of Altotting; Our Lady of Bandel; Our Lady of Bandra; Our Lady of

Banneux; Our Lady of Baeuraing; Our Lady of Calvary; ; Our Lady of

Consolation; Our Lady of Copacabana; Our Lady of Czestochowa; Our

Lady of Europe; Our Lady of Fatima; Our Lady of Good Council; Our Lady

of Good Help; ; Our Lady of Grace; Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of

Guadalupe of Estramadura; Our Lady of Hungary; Our Lady of Japan; Our

Lady of Kevelaer; Our Lady of Knock; Our Lady of La Leche; Our Lady of

La Vang; Our Lady of Las Vegas; Our Lady of LaSallette; Our Lady of

Limerick; Our Lady of Loreto; Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of Lujan;

Our Lady of Madhu; Our Lady of Mariazell; Our Lady of Mercy; Our Lady

of Montserrat; Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Our Lady of Mount Carmel at

Aylesford; Our Lady of Nazareth; Our Lady of Peace; Our Lady of

Perpetual Help; Our Lady of Pompeii Our Lady of Pontmain; Our Lady of

Providence; Our Lady of Ransom; Our Lady of Safe Travel; Our Lady of

Salambao; Our Lady of Shongweni; Our Lady of Sorrows; Our Lady of

Tears; Our Lady of Victory; Our Lady of Walsingham; Our Lady of the

Americas; Our Lady of the Assumption; Our Lady of the Cape; Our Lady of

the Gulf; Our Lady of the Hermits; Our Lady of the Highways; Our Lady of

the Holy Rosary; Our Lady of the Holy Souls; Our Lady of the Immaculate

Conception; Our Lady of the Incarnation; Our Lady of the Kodiak; Our

Lady of the Pines; Our Lady of the Prairie; Our Lady of the Presentation;

Our Lady of the Rosary; Our Lady of the Scapular; Our Lady of the Snows;

Our Lady of the Turumba; Our Lady of the Valley; Our Lady of the

Wayside; Our Lady of the Woods; Our Own Sweet Mother; Queen of All

Saints; Queen of Angels; Queen of Creation; Queen of Heaven; Queen of

Heaven and Earth; Queen of Martyrs; Queen of Peace; Theotokos; Virgin

de Copacanana, Virgen Del Carmen, Virgen Chiquinquira, Virgen de la

Caridad del Cobre, Virgen del Quinche, Virgen de Suyapa, Virgen de

Cocoupo, Virgen del Rosario, Virgen de Altagracia, Virgen de Guadalupe

Holy Mary, Mother of GodImmaculate Conception, Immaculada Concepcion, Notre Dame Cathedral of

Parish; Nuestra Senor de Lujan, Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, Nuestra

Senora de la Providencia, Nuestra Senora de Cormato, Our Lady; Gate of

Heaven; Our Lady; Help of Christians; Our Lady; Mother of the Church;

Our Lady; Queen of All Saints; Our Lady; Queen of the Apostles; Our Lady

in America; Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace; Our Lady of Africa; Our Lady

of Altotting; Our Lady of Bandel; Our Lady of Bandra; Our Lady of

Banneux; Our Lady of Baeuraing; Our Lady of Calvary; ; Our Lady of

Consolation; Our Lady of Copacabana; Our Lady of Czestochowa; Our

Lady of Europe; Our Lady of Fatima; Our Lady of Good Council; Our Lady

of Good Help; ; Our Lady of Grace; Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of

Guadalupe of Estramadura; Our Lady of Hungary; Our Lady of Japan; Our

Lady of Kevelaer; Our Lady of Knock; Our Lady of La Leche; Our Lady of

La Vang; Our Lady of Las Vegas; Our Lady of LaSallette; Our Lady of

Limerick; Our Lady of Loreto; Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of Lujan;

Our Lady of Madhu; Our Lady of Mariazell; Our Lady of Mercy; Our Lady

of Montserrat; Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Our Lady of Mount Carmel at

Aylesford; Our Lady of Nazareth; Our Lady of Peace; Our Lady of

Perpetual Help; Our Lady of Pompeii Our Lady of Pontmain; Our Lady of

Providence; Our Lady of Ransom; Our Lady of Safe Travel; Our Lady of

Salambao; Our Lady of Shongweni; Our Lady of Sorrows; Our Lady of

Tears; Our Lady of Victory; Our Lady of Walsingham; Our Lady of the

Americas; Our Lady of the Assumption; Our Lady of the Cape; Our Lady of

the Gulf; Our Lady of the Hermits; Our Lady of the Highways; Our Lady of

the Holy Rosary; Our Lady of the Holy Souls; Our Lady of the Immaculate

Conception; Our Lady of the Incarnation; Our Lady of the Kodiak; Our

Lady of the Pines; Our Lady of the Prairie; Our Lady of the Presentation;

Our Lady of the Rosary; Our Lady of the Scapular; Our Lady of the Snows;

Our Lady of the Turumba; Our Lady of the Valley; Our Lady of the

Wayside; Our Lady of the Woods; Our Own Sweet Mother; Queen of All

Saints; Queen of Angels; Queen of Creation; Queen of Heaven; Queen of

Heaven and Earth; Queen of Martyrs; Queen of Peace; Theotokos; Virgin

de Copacanana, Virgen Del Carmen, Virgen Chiquinquira, Virgen de la

Caridad del Cobre, Virgen del Quinche, Virgen de Suyapa, Virgen de

Cocoupo, Virgen del Rosario, Virgen de Altagracia, Virgen de Guadalupe

Other People Who have modeled Discipleship

The SaintsWe have 10,000 of them!

Other People Who have modeled Discipleship

The SaintsWe have 10,000 of them!

Process of SainthoodProcess of Sainthood

- Servant of God

- Venerable

- Blessed

- Saint

- Servant of God

- Venerable

- Blessed

- Saint

Some Famous OnesSome Famous Ones

St. JosephSt. Joseph

St. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of Assisi

St. Therese of the Child Jesus

St. Therese of the Child Jesus

2 of the newest ones2 of the newest ones

St. Joan of ArcSt. Joan of Arc

Communion of SaintsCommunion of Saints

With God forever

We will all be there

together!

With God forever

We will all be there

together!

November November

End of the Church yearLots of readings about “end” things, our

own as well as the world's. The liturgical year ends with the Feast of Christ the King.

"This feast asserts the supreme authority of Christ over human beings and their institutions....

Beyond it we see Advent dawning with its perspective of the Lord's coming in glory." — The

Liturgy and Time, A.G. Mortimort

End of the Church yearLots of readings about “end” things, our

own as well as the world's. The liturgical year ends with the Feast of Christ the King.

"This feast asserts the supreme authority of Christ over human beings and their institutions....

Beyond it we see Advent dawning with its perspective of the Lord's coming in glory." — The

Liturgy and Time, A.G. Mortimort

November 1 - All SaintsNovember 1 - All Saints+Tradition in the Church of the

Day of Martyrs

+In 835 – Pope Gregory moved

Feast of Martyrs from May 13 to

November 1

+Reminds the faithful that the

Church is not bound by time or

space

+Communion of Saints – unity of

ALL Christians – past, present and

future

+Tradition in the Church of the

Day of Martyrs

+In 835 – Pope Gregory moved

Feast of Martyrs from May 13 to

November 1

+Reminds the faithful that the

Church is not bound by time or

space

+Communion of Saints – unity of

ALL Christians – past, present and

future

November 2 - All Souls November 2 - All Souls

Feast expanded to honor

everyone who has died

Different traditions from

different countries

Dia de los Muertos

Feast expanded to honor

everyone who has died

Different traditions from

different countries

Dia de los Muertos

So What’s Up With Halloween?So What’s Up With Halloween?

Hallowe’anAll Hallows Eve

Hallowmas – “the eve of the holy ones” (some of the Church’s greatest celebrations happen the night before i.e

Christmas, Easter)

Influence of the Celts – Nov 1 – beginning of the new year; coming of winter; night before celebrated the Festival of Samheim, Land of

the DeadTradition of trick or treating – Irish farmers

going from farm to farm; brought to US in great migration

Hallowe’anAll Hallows Eve

Hallowmas – “the eve of the holy ones” (some of the Church’s greatest celebrations happen the night before i.e

Christmas, Easter)

Influence of the Celts – Nov 1 – beginning of the new year; coming of winter; night before celebrated the Festival of Samheim, Land of

the DeadTradition of trick or treating – Irish farmers

going from farm to farm; brought to US in great migration

Tale of Jack O’ LanternTale of Jack O’ Lantern

Colors of Black and

Orange

(Requiem Mass)

Jack forced to travel

Eternity; not welcome

in either heaven or hell

Used to be a carved

turnip

with a candle to light

his way

Colors of Black and

Orange

(Requiem Mass)

Jack forced to travel

Eternity; not welcome

in either heaven or hell

Used to be a carved

turnip

with a candle to light

his way

Celebration of MassCelebration of Mass

All the saints togetherAll the saints together

Beginning With BaptismBeginning With Baptism

On the day of his/her

baptism, … first

spiritually died with

Christ, may he/she now

share in everlasting

glory ….

On the day of his/her

baptism, … first

spiritually died with

Christ, may he/she now

share in everlasting

glory ….

Catholic FuneralsCatholic Funerals

Baptismal WaterPlacing of Pall – white garment

of baptismPascal Candle

Book of GospelsIncense

ProcessionMass

Baptismal WaterPlacing of Pall – white garment

of baptismPascal Candle

Book of GospelsIncense

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What Do We Believe About Cremation?

What Do We Believe About Cremation?

Special rites developed

What is the preferred practice?

Special rites developed

What is the preferred practice?

Andrew GreeleyAndrew Greeley

“We are born with two incurable diseases:

life from which we die,

and

hopewhich says maybe death isn’t the end.”

“We are born with two incurable diseases:

life from which we die,

and

hopewhich says maybe death isn’t the end.”

Do Not

Fear

To Hope

Do Not

Fear

To Hope